Socket to sink distance

[sharpspark]

Is there a regulation on socket distance from kitchen sink or a recommendation if not regulation?

 

[supersparks]

Is there a regulation on socket distance from kitchen sink or a recommendation if not regulation?

no reg but they recomend 200mm

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[ban-all-sheds]

I thought the recommendation was "not within arms length". And here's me thinking that all you pros had long arms and short legs

 

[il78]

No regulations because everybody's kitchen is different in sizes......small, medium, large and the rich git size thats never seen his kitchen large......

 

[sharpspark]

I had thought it was something like arm's length away from water but I understand that there is no actual reg. So, when the electrician who originally surveyed the house highlighted the socket over the sink as a problem, there was technically nothing actually WRONG with it, just not good practice?!

 

[breezer]

depends how high "over the sink is" i would have also said it wa wrong as splash my get into the socket. not to mention wet hands unplugging what ever is pluged in

 

[sharpspark]

It certainly wasn't right in my view but is now being ripped out along with the rest of the wiring, and of course the sink! But having a socket 200mm away won't stop anyone using it with wet hands, indeed they could still cross the kitchen to another socket with wet hands, a little less likely I guess. So I assume that the 200mm guide is essentially to avoid splashes on the socket.